breathing
noun
breath·ing
ˈbrē-t͟hiŋ 
: either of the marks ʽ and ʼ used in writing Greek to indicate aspiration or its absence
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More breathing room would be useful as Wemby works his way back.
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Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Consider this your game plan for a lighter, brighter home with plenty of breathing room to spare.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
His older son has an immune disease called eosinophilic esophagitis, where white blood cells gather in the esophagus and cause issues with swallowing and breathing.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
The maneuver is aimed at easing strains on global funding markets, giving breathing room to households and businesses of both participating countries.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
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Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Consider this your game plan for a lighter, brighter home with plenty of breathing room to spare.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
His older son has an immune disease called eosinophilic esophagitis, where white blood cells gather in the esophagus and cause issues with swallowing and breathing.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
The maneuver is aimed at easing strains on global funding markets, giving breathing room to households and businesses of both participating countries.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Breathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathing. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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